India, June 22 -- Bengaluru's long-awaited skydeck project, touted as a potential tourism game-changer, has finally cleared a major hurdle with the selection of a permanent site. After a prolonged hunt involving several revisions and rejections, authorities have zeroed in on a 30-acre plot in Kommaghatta, located behind the Kengeri Satellite Club and bordering NICE Road, reported The Times of India.

According to the report, the observation tower, planned to rise 250 metres into the sky, is envisioned as a signature structure in Bengaluru's skyline. Estimated to cost Rs.500 crore, the project promises a 360-degree view of the city and aims to become a top draw for tourists and locals alike.

The chosen site, owned by the Karnataka Industr...